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Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II

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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.

Nazaré's 80-foot Waves Intimidate Even Pro Big-Wave Surfers

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According to Guinness World Records, the waves in Nazaré, Portugal, are the biggest ever surfed. Scientists attribute the massive waves to an underwater canyon, but how does it work?

7 Ingenious Reuses for Plastic Bottles and Boxes

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The millions of plastic containers and bottles out there don't all have to end up in landfills. There are lots of ways to give them a second life.

Is 2/22/22 Just Another Date or Does It Hold Deeper Meaning?

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Why have numbers like 2/22/22 been fascinating humans for more than 2,000 years? It has a lot to do with our brains' desire to find meaning and connection.

What Is the Arctic Circle? 9 Stone-cold Facts About the Region

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The Arctic Circle is a region marked by frigid temperatures, strange sunlight and glaciers galore. And for hundreds of thousands of people, it's also home sweet home.

What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?

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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?

How do astronauts function in their space suits for hours at a time?

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I would like to know how an astronaut, who is in a space suit for hours, can eat, drink and eliminate fluid- and solid-waste byproducts? What "mechanics" are built into the suit and how do they operate?

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

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Forget candy corn. Nothing says fall quite like freshly roasted pumpkin seeds. They're super simple to make and you can give them a sweet or salty kick.

Food Fun: Coffee Quiz

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It's a cold winter morning, and you could use a couple more hours of sleep, but your commute awaits. The only thing that rouses you from the warm confines of your down comforter is the prospect of a hot cup of coffee washing down your cold throat.

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